Matthew Stinchcomb is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Etsy. In this role he handles the company's marketing strategy, community building, and strategic partnerships. He has worked in new media since 1997. Stinchcomb is also an avid musician and co-founder of the Rock 'n' Roll group, French Kicks, with whom he performed for seven years. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Benedikta.